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DWS Group Streamlines Investment Leadership, Appointing Vincenzo Vedda as Global CIO to Enhance Client-Focused Strategy

(IN BRIEF) DWS Group has restructured its investment leadership by consolidating its Portfolio Management, Chief Investment Office, and Economic Research units under Vincenzo Vedda, who will also take on the role of Global Chief Investment Officer (CIO). This strategic shift … Read the full press release

DHL Express Appoints Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of MENA Region to Lead Growth and Sustainable Logistics Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, effective January 1, 2025. With 24 years at DHL, Busbate brings extensive experience, having led operations in both Saudi Arabia and … Read the full press release

Professor Philip Baker Appointed UEA Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Medicine and Health Sciences, Strengthening NHS and Research Collaborations

(IN BRIEF) Professor Philip Baker has been appointed Pro-Vice-Chancellor of UEA’s Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, bringing significant experience in leading medical faculties globally. His appointment aims to strengthen the faculty’s teaching and research capabilities, in close collaboration with … Read the full press release

TUM Appoints Prof. Winfried Nerdinger as Anti-Semitism Commissioner to Lead Efforts Against Discrimination

(IN BRIEF) The Technical University of Munich (TUM) has appointed Prof. Winfried Nerdinger, an expert in Nazi history and founding director of the Munich Documentation Center for the History of National Socialism, as its Anti-Semitism commissioner. In this role, he … Read the full press release

Schroders’ Johanna Kyrklund Wins CIO of the Year for Leadership and Innovation in Asset Management

(IN BRIEF) Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer at Schroders, has been awarded the CIO of the Year at the 2024 Funds Europe Awards, honoring her leadership and transformative contributions to the firm since 2007. Since stepping into the Group … Read the full press release

Schroders Appoints Phil Middleton as Head of UK and Promotes Tom Darnowski to CEO Americas

(IN BRIEF) Schroders has appointed Phil Middleton as Head of UK and promoted Tom Darnowski to CEO Americas. Both leaders bring extensive experience to their roles, with Middleton returning to the UK after leading Schroders’ Americas operations and Darnowski advancing … Read the full press release

Dr. Nadja Grabenströer to Lead Otto Group Logistics as New CEO, Succeeding Eva Witte

(IN BRIEF) Dr. Nadja Grabenströer will be appointed CEO of Otto Group Logistics GmbH, operating under the SupplyX brand, effective December 1, 2024. She succeeds Eva Witte, who contributed significantly to the establishment of SupplyX while serving as Chief Financial … Read the full press release

LCH Appoints Michel Semaan as Global Head of RepoClear to Drive Growth in Euro and Sterling Repo Markets

(IN BRIEF) LCH has appointed Michel Semaan as the new Global Head of RepoClear, where he will lead the service’s next growth phase, focusing on expanding clearing memberships and advancing RepoClear’s Sponsored Clearing models. Reporting to the CEOs of LCH … Read the full press release

Bentley Motors Appoints Christophe Georges as Board Member to Lead Global Sales and Marketing Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Bentley Motors has promoted Christophe Georges to Board Member for Sales and Marketing, effective December 1, 2024. With 26 years at Bentley, including leadership roles in North America, Christophe brings extensive experience in global sales and marketing. In … Read the full press release

Newcastle University Experts Appointed to Lead UK Climate Adaptation Strategy Amid Rising Environmental Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Newcastle University professors Hayley Fowler and Chris Evans, along with Dr. Marina Romanello, have been appointed to the UK’s Climate Change Committee’s Adaptation Committee. They will provide expertise on climate resilience as the UK faces rising climate risks, … Read the full press release

Former CloudCoCo CEO Mark Halpin Joins SCC Digital to Lead Sales and Marketing for Purpose-Driven IT Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Mark Halpin, former CEO of CloudCoCo, has joined SCC Digital as Sales and Marketing Director. Bringing over two decades of managed services experience, Halpin is drawn to SCC Digital’s purpose-driven approach to IT solutions, including cloud, cybersecurity, data, … Read the full press release

Insurance Europe Welcomes New Leadership as Thea Utoft Høj Jensen Takes the Helm

(IN BRIEF) Insurance Europe has appointed Thea Utoft Høj Jensen as its new director general, set to succeed Michaela Koller, who has held the position for 18 years. Jensen, a seasoned professional with a background in financial services and European … Read the full press release

UK MOD Appoints Savills to Drive Defence Estate Optimisation and Community Impact

(IN BRIEF) The UK Ministry of Defence has appointed Savills as a Strategic Property Advisor to support the Defence Estate Optimisation (DEO) Portfolio, a £5.1 billion investment in modernizing and sustaining Defence Estate infrastructure. Over the next seven years, Savills … Read the full press release

Newly Appointed Chief Brand Officer Oli Saunders to Drive Global Brand Strategy for DWS

(IN BRIEF) DWS has named Oli Saunders as its new Chief Brand Officer, a role dedicated to amplifying the company’s brand globally. Saunders, reporting to Global Head of Communications, Brand & CSR Sebastian Kraemer-Bach, brings a wealth of experience in … Read the full press release

SSAB Names Per Elfgren as New Head of Special Steels to Drive Innovation and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) SSAB has appointed Per Elfgren as the new head of SSAB Special Steels, where he will leverage his extensive experience in market development, product innovation, and international sales. Having been with SSAB since 1996, Elfgren’s expertise is expected … Read the full press release

Neste Restructures Leadership Team, Appoints Eeva Sipilä as Incoming CFO to Drive Strategic Focus

(IN BRIEF) Neste has announced a new Leadership Team to enhance operational efficiency and performance, effective immediately. Heikki Malinen, President and CEO, will also lead Neste’s Renewable Products business area. Markku Korvenranta has been appointed Executive Vice President of Oil … Read the full press release

Frédéric Wiscart Appointed New President of Alstom France, Succeeding Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud

(IN BRIEF) Alstom has appointed Frédéric Wiscart as the new President of its France Region, effective November 4, 2024. Wiscart, who brings extensive experience from his previous roles in the energy sector, will succeed Jean-Baptiste Eyméoud, who is stepping down … Read the full press release

Husqvarna Group Names Maha Elkharbotly as New President of Gardena Division to Drive Innovation and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Husqvarna Group has appointed Maha Elkharbotly as the new President of its Gardena Division and added her to the executive management team. Elkharbotly, who has held leadership roles at DSM Firmenich, LIXIL, Grohe, and Whirlpool, brings extensive experience … Read the full press release

CompuGroup Medical Appoints Dr. Thomas Speckmann as Global Communications Head to Strengthen Corporate Strategy

(IN BRIEF) CompuGroup Medical (CGM) has appointed Dr. Thomas Speckmann as its Global Head of Communications, starting November 1, 2024. Dr. Speckmann, an experienced communications expert with a background in both politics and business, has previously worked with the Federal … Read the full press release

Fiona Lam Appointed CFO of Agfa-Gevaert Group, Succeeding Dirk De Man

(IN BRIEF) Agfa-Gevaert Group has appointed Fiona Lam as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective October 15, 2024. She will replace Dirk De Man, who is stepping down due to health issues. CEO Pascal Juéry expressed his enthusiasm for Lam’s … Read the full press release